Court summons Asif Zardari in person on Sep 29

ISLAMABAD:An Accountability Court (AC) on Friday summoned former president Asif Ali Zardari on September 29, in Rs8 billion suspect transaction reference. The court instructed the former president to appear before AC-III judge and said that it was necessary for the accused to be present in person to answer on the indictment. The NAB had alleged […]

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Media in Pakistan enjoys freedom as never before: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the media in Pakistan enjoyed an unprecedented freedom but the government had the problem only with the fake news or propaganda. “I challenge, no government in the history allowed media to act so freely? I guarantee, almost 70% of total TV programs during last three years were against the […]

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NAB to continue accountability process against corrupt elements: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib on Friday appreciated the role of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), for continuing trial against powerful personalities involved in corruption and money laundering cases. This is first time in the history of the country that accountability bureau is taking strict action against high profile persons found guilty […]

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ECNEC approves Rs 20.7 bn KCR project

ISLAMABAD:Executive Committee of National Economic Council Friday approved the Rs. 20.7 billion infrastructure project for Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). The meeting presided over by Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin considered and approved a summary presented by the Planning Commission regarding the construction of infrastructure for the elimination of level crossings for the loop […]

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FM, Japanese counterpart discuss bilateral ties, situation in Afghanistan

NEW YORK:Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday met the Foreign Minister of Japan, Motegi Toshimitsu, on the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan as well as on other issues of mutual interest including […]

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Haider, Hussain win boys doubles of Midcourt ATF Championships 14 & Under

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s M. Haider Ali Rizwan and M. Hussnain Ali Rizwan annexed boys doubles title of Midcourt ATF Championships 14 & Under 2021 Leg 1 at Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Friday. They defeated compatriot pair of Ahtesham Humayun and Asad Zaman 7-5,6-4 in an exciting final contest. A total number of nine […]

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PM, Jam Kamal discuss progress of ongoing development projects in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD:Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and discussed the progress of ongoing development projects in the province. During the meeting matters relating to development projects for the promotion of tourism in coastal areas and the federal government’s mineral development programme for Balochistan, were also discussed.

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